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Sandra Lea Lynch

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Dec 31, 2022: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Mar 17, 1995CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Mar 17, 1995 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Jan 11, 1995 · Judiciary Committee hearing Feb 8, 1995 · Confirmed Mar 17, 1995 · voice vote · Born 1946, IL

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit	William J. Clinton	Mar 17, 1995	Senior status since Dec 31, 2022

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.